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I can't believe Barry turned down the chance to play with Scola.
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Barry Rules Out Rockets
Last Edited: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008, 11:33 AM CST
Created: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008, 11:33 AM CST
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HOUSTON -- Free agent guard Brent Barry told FOX 26 Sports he plans to make a decision on his future later Wednesday but that decision no longer includes the Houston Rockets.
"To put it in basketball terms, the Rockets put on a full court press. But, when it was announced Yao Ming had the injury that made things pretty tough," Barry said. "It didn't cinch the decision because the Rockets have a lot to offer. Yao's injury is a big blow to the team, the city, and the rest of the league for that matter."
Yao has a stress fracture in his left foot and will not play for the rest of the season.
Barry said he spoke several times with Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey and Head Coach Rick Adelman and that the Rockets did everything possible and a little bit more.
"They sent me a box of goodies that included video messages from several of their players and from (former Astros stars) Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio telling me great things about the city and the team," Barry said. "I jokingly said that if Bagwell and Biggio sent me an autographed bat that would cinch the deal."
A 13-year veteran, Barry played with the Spurs the last four years helping them to two NBA Championships. He was averaging 7.3 points and 1.8 assists a game prior to the trade. He has also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and the Seattle SuperSonics for five years from 2000-2005.
"Brent was very complimentary," said Daryl Morey, Rockets General Manager. "He didn't get into specifics but told us he was going in a different direction."
The Spurs and the Phoenix Suns appear to be the favorites to sign Barry.
I can't believe Barry turned down the chance to play with Scola.
If he intends to re-sign with the Spurs, he's certainly making it clear that he's considered multiple offers. There's going to be a very clear paper trail, with plenty of comments from Brent, to help disprove any claims of collusion.
Well plus it's just common courtesy...
If he came out saying eff the Rockets they are chokers who have zero shot at a ring, it probably wouldn't do much for his image.
Did we send any goodies to Brent?
Come on POP, send two red wines you bought in ARG to great Brent!!!
What does that mean?
I might be wrong -- my English can be pretty spotty sometimes -- but I think it means that Brent decided he wasn't going to sign with the Rockets and was choosing, instead, to sign with another NBA team located in some place other than Houston.
It's all a setup. Barry is going to San Antonio.
thanx smartie..
Im askin' myself if it could mean he's goin' a different direction compared to the situation he was in when playing for San Antonio.
Well, it does look like its down to just two teams. I hope he's just creating drama to make it seem like it was not pre-arranged.
i don't know if that was sarcasm or not..
but that sure came out funny.
-David
It means he's going in the opposite direction of the Rockets...
Dallas pay attention, this is how you do collusion the right way!
Barry, what a sweet setup for him. He gets to rest and chill for the next month, get goodie bags from all the other teams around the league and then go back and sign with the Spurs for a chance to win another ring.
I don't think that Huston had any real chances even before Yao's injury. Barry can pick real contender, and Huston is not for real yet.
Um...don't sell yourself short, if Dallas wants to see collusion done the right way they need to observe what the Grizz and Lakers pulled off...
That is A-list collusion, it's actually HOF level collusion and will not be surpassed this season.
Let's make sure we give credit where credit is due...Spurs couldn't collude like the Lakers if they tried...
Then why did you ask? Don't you think if we knew he was going, there would be a post about it by now?
Yes, here's what we sent him:
laker fans, pay attention, this is how you reinforce your image as a complete jackass!
-David
Yes, here's what we sent him:
Hmmm...could Brent be upset that he never got his picture on the DVD?
lol we sent him Beno's two rings?
I wouldn't mind some Funyuns right about now.
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